The repair process of the Crown of Corruption does not require Su Yuan's involvement.

Therefore, during this time, Su Yuan has been busy with another matter—subduing the bronze sword scabbard acquired from Jia Fugui.

After Chen Nuoyi forcefully bought this sword scabbard with the Dragon Emperor Coin, she deduced through the loan consumption limit given by the Dragon Emperor Coin that it is a treasure no less valuable than the incomplete version of the Crown of Corruption.

Su Yuan speculated that this is likely a scabbard of an Immortal Treasure, with half the power of an Immortal Treasure.

And the effects of this sword scabbard were evident on Jia Fugui, granting its user tremendous defensive power and an almost undying level of defense.

Even if the Crown of Corruption couldn't be repaired, as long as they could leverage this treasure, his teacher would have the power to fight against Nan Cang.

Just now, he used the Demon Technique·Finger Weapon to establish a connection with the bronze sword scabbard, using sweet talk to PUA it.

In no time, Su Yuan persuaded the naive sword sheath spirit into a daze, willing it to lend him assistance.

Seeing the flying bronze sword scabbard, though Taibai Phecda was unaware of the treasure's purpose, based on his absolute trust in his disciple, he grabbed it without hesitation.

The bronze light burst forth, and the sword scabbard transformed into a bronze torrent, swiftly merging into Taibai Phecda's body.

Immediately, the injuries sustained during the battle with Nan Cang rapidly healed, and even the consumed Nascent Soul magical power was greatly replenished.

"This kid always has new tricks up his sleeve for me."

Taibai Phecda smiled slightly, and the Wen Ji Sword in his hand gave a ringing sound, slashing out a crimson Sword Qi.

Blood Corruption Sword!

Nan Cang raised his hand to block, forming an invisible shield in front of him, but the blood-colored Sword Qi easily sliced through it, as smoothly as slicing pork with a sharp blade.

The Sword Qi continued its momentum, slicing off four of Nan Cang's fingers, causing blood to gush out uncontrollably.

Feeling the irrepressible power of corruption in the wound, Nan Cang's eyes narrowed slightly.

"A Divinity Transformation-level inheritance, it's becoming more and more interesting."

He snorted coldly, devouring the endless life force belonging to the Demon Cultivators of the Cold Plum World, his momentum increasing with every passing second.

Not only were the disciples of various Demon Sects affected, but the Nascent Soul cultivators invited into the Governor's Mansion were also assaulted by its internal devouring array, their abundant Nascent Soul realm life forces merging into Nan Cang's body.

Under this overwhelming influx of power, the corruption power on Nan Cang's severed fingers was swiftly erased, and new fingers grew instantly.

This scene caused Taibai Phecda to look grave.

The attack of the Blood Corruption Sword Qi cannot be dissipated by cultivators of the same level. Nan Cang being able to do this means he possesses some characteristics of a Divinity Transformation cultivator.

However, Taibai Phecda did not panic because time was on his side.

Instead of retreating, he advanced, crashing into Nan Cang, aiming to keep him as far away from Su Yuan as possible.

Nan Cang stood his ground, his gaze cold as he punched forcefully again and again, each punch stronger than the last, making it impossible for Taibai Phecda to withstand.

But when Nan Cang's fists landed on him, they merely produced a booming sound like nighttime bells and morning drums.

The bronze sword scabbard exerted its power.

Though it couldn't completely negate Nan Cang's attacks, it allowed immediate recovery from injuries.

Thus, Taibai Phecda used his body to endure one second after another.

With Nan Cang's growing frustration and dissatisfaction, the Crown of Corruption in front of Su Yuan suddenly shone brilliantly.

It was a dazzling red light, as bright as the sun. Wherever the red light reached, the blood of all living beings seemed to boil, as if it could burst through their veins at any moment, rushing towards the heart of the red light.

The Crown of Corruption, restored to the rank of Immortal Treasure!

Looking at the crown in front of him, devoid of rust and now dazzlingly resplendent with a gold and crimson sheen, Su Yuan's eyes filled with joy.

All his painstaking efforts were not in vain, nor was the sacrifice of senior Ruan Pingcui... all sacrifices had finally been rewarded justly.

Su Yuan reached out to touch the Immortal Treasure.

But at that moment, a tender voice suddenly emerged from within the Crown of Corruption.

"Are you... my master?"

Su Yuan was taken aback, then quickly realized that with its restoration to full state, the artifact spirit of the Crown of Corruption would naturally be born.

Judging by this easily deceived tone, the artifact spirit should be newly born.

"Yes, I am your master."

Su Yuan answered without hesitation.

The situation was urgent, and he needed to quickly subdue the Crown of Corruption, so telling a small lie didn't seem to matter.

The artifact spirit hesitated for a moment and said:

"According to the remaining memories from the previous artifact spirit, I was created by the Decaying Celestial Monarch."

"Apart from my creator, only his successor can be recognized as my master. Are you his successor?"

Su Yuan: "I believe I am."

After a pause, worried that the Decaying Celestial Monarch might come one day to expose him and give him a beating, Su Yuan pointed to Taibai Phecda, who was still engaged in a fierce battle at a distance.

"However, I am not the direct successor of the ancestor. He is the ancestor's disciple, and both of us have mastered the ancestor's unique skill, 'Corruption Divine Kingdom.'"

The artifact spirit suddenly understood:

"I see, no wonder I sensed two cultivators here with the aura of the Decaying Celestial Monarch."

She paused for a moment and said:

"Following the principle of priority inheritance, I should recognize your master as my master."

Su Yuan was suddenly anxious.

How could that work? He only lent the Crown of Corruption to Taibai Old Deng, but he didn't plan to give it to him.

He absolutely could not let the Crown of Corruption be given away for free.

Su Yuan's eyes shifted slightly, and he whispered:

"Xiaofu, your words are somewhat biased."

"As the saying goes, treasures find their homes with those who are capable. Don't be fooled by my teacher's handsome appearance; he's actually the most useless disciple of the grandmaster and his Corruption Divine Kingdom lacks any distinct features."

"But I'm different. My Corruption Divine Kingdom surpasses his, and following me will offer you a brighter future."

While speaking, Su Yuan deliberately released some Corruption Spores, allowing the Artifact Spirit to experience the power of his corruption.

Artifact Spirit: "It... it really seems like that's the case. You're much stronger than your teacher."

"But isn't it inappropriate to directly skip your teacher and acknowledge you as the master?"

Su Yuan chuckled softly:

"You shouldn't think like that. Even if you recognize my teacher as your master, what happens when he dies one day? You'll have to seek me out anyway."

"Since you're destined to be my magical treasure, why bother with the intermediary steps? Isn't it better to get there in one move?"

Artifact Spirit: "Makes sense."

Heh, what an innocent and naive girl.

Sorry, teacher, I couldn't help but indulge in some excessive humor earlier, but it's all for the greater good of the world, I hope you understand.

With these thoughts, Su Yuan placed his hand on the Crown of Corruption.

He had already been refining this Immortal Treasure for a long time, and with the Artifact Spirit's cooperation, he quickly refined the newly added portion.

The entire process was very fast, and the refining was completed just over three minutes later.

"Xiaofu, I ask you to assist my teacher in the battle up ahead."

Su Yuan said to the Artifact Spirit, then turned to look towards where Taibai Phecda was located.

After boosting himself with as much as five hundred fate points, Su Yuan reached out a hand, summoning the Chi Yuan Sword hovering around the battlefield, transforming into a beam of sword light, flying towards Taibai Phecda.

In the blink of an eye, he was within ten meters of the battleground.

Standing in the eye of the storm, even though Su Yuan's cultivation had reached the Golden Core Stage, he was still like a rootless duckweed, at risk of being torn apart at any moment.

And obviously, Nan Cang did not intend to miss the opportunity for Su Yuan and Taibai Phecda to exchange the Immortal Treasure.

Having hidden part of his strength all this time, he suddenly unleashed it, an invisible wave of air sweeping aside Taibai Phecda in front of him, then he pointed at Su Yuan, the Finger Force rushing straight towards Su Yuan's head.

"Fate is truly a marvelous thing, every big shot that could instantly kill me, their first move is always a headshot."

Su Yuan tilted his head, easily dodging that finger strike, silently marveling, and smoothly arriving behind Taibai Phecda.

He raised his hands and personally placed the gold and crimson Crown of Corruption on Taibai Phecda's head.

The moment the crown was worn, the Divine Techniques of the Flesh and Blood Dao that Taibai Phecda mastered saw their power suddenly surge!

However, that was just a minuscule passive effect granted by the Crown of Corruption to Taibai Phecda. Its true power lay in plundering the Flesh and Blood Power and talent of all beings, allowing the user's cultivation to increase without harm.

"Time to reverse the situation." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Watching as his teacher instantly comprehended how to use the Crown of Corruption and began plundering the Flesh and Blood Power of all living creatures, Su Yuan finally let out a long breath of relief.

However, Taibai Phecda did not indiscriminately plunder everyone.

Within his perceived range, he swiftly targeted several large Demon Sect mountain gates, ruthlessly extracting from their Demon Cultivators.

Gaining nourishment while also slowing down Nan Cang's process of consuming the world.

The extraction speed of the Immortal Treasure was far faster than that of Nan Cang.

In mere breaths, several Demon Sects turned into deadlands, the Flesh and Blood Power of the Demon Cultivators channeling through an invisible path, pouring into Taibai Phecda's body.

Having replinished most of his mana, Taibai Phecda's Nascent Soul First Layer cultivation began to rise continuously.

Nan Cang's gaze became solemn, unleashing a punch strong enough to shake space.

This time, however, his fist could not hit Taibai Phecda, being halted dead in its tracks by the Wen Ji Sword.

The current Taibai Phecda could now keep up with Nan Cang's moves.

And not just that.

BOOM——

As Taibai Phecda's cultivation reached a critical point, accompanied by a massive explosion in everyone's spiritual world, his aura soared dramatically.

Nascent Soul Second Layer.

"Blood Transformation..."

Taibai Phecda uttered softly, and in the next instant, countless Blood Corruption Swords materialized and slashed forth, as if to meticulously mince Nan Cang into pieces, leaving him no chance to breathe.

Nan Cang's body retreated rapidly, yet he was still struck by wave after wave of Blood Corruption Swords, deep, bone-revealing wounds appearing on his body.

"Corruption Divine Kingdom."

Taibai Phecda spoke again, and as his words fell, the ground beneath him seemed to bloom, an immense Corruption Fungus spawning instantly, spanning tens of thousands of miles.

The Corruption Fungus swiftly turned into a deep black sludge, transforming into rippling black mud, as thick and bizarre tendrils danced madly, shooting towards Nan Cang.

The dense assaults prevented Nan Cang from healing his wounds, forcing him to exhaust all means to dodge the tendrils' attacks.

Seeing Nan Cang darting up and down, unable to be dragged into the black mud, Taibai Phecda's face remained calm, the crown atop his head shooting a red beam, instantly connecting to Nan Cang.

Thus, the effect of the Immortal Treasure's extraction of all beings, Nan Cang would also share in it.